Keabetswe Mokgotho

Dedicated and passionate Commis Chef with over a year of hands-on experience in a professional hotel kitchen environment. Holder of a Higher Certificate in Professional Cookery, with strong training in food preparation, menu execution, kitchen hygiene, and team collaboration. Proven ability to produce consistent, high-quality dishes while maintaining strict standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

Eager to continue developing culinary skills and contribute to a dynamic kitchen team while progressing toward a Demi Chef de Partie role.

Commis Chef - Southern Sun Hyde Park - Johannesburg

(2024-11 - 2025-12)

• Worked across multiple kitchen sections including cold kitchen and grill station.
• Assisted in the preparation and execution of menu items while maintaining consistent quality and presentation standards.
• Prepared pasta dishes, grilled items, and plated meals during busy service periods.
• Maintained strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in line with hotel kitchen requirements.
• Conducted stock taking and OE equipment counts, ensuring accurate inventory management.
• Organized and packed stock deliveries while maintaining a clean and efficient storage area.
• Assisted with running the kitchen pass during service, ensuring timely plating and communication between stations.
• Managed and maintained personal station independently when required.
• Ensured workstations and kitchen areas were fully cleaned and sanitized before closing.

Higher Certificate in Professional Cookery - Professional Cookery - International Hotel School (2024 - 2025)